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May 17, 2023

In the state of Florida, the arraignment remains a crucial stage in the criminal justice system. At the arraignment, the judicial officer will formally read the charges against the defendant and advise them of their constitutional rights. Also, the judge may ask the defendant to enter a plea of guilty, not guilty, or no contest. If you’ve been arrested for committing a crime, hiring a highly-skilled criminal defense attorney is crucial to know how to prepare for your arraignment.

April 11, 2023

If you’re being investigated for a crime, or if you’ve already been charged, you may be wondering if it'll be possible to avoid jail or prison time. There are indeed alternatives to incarceration, but your outcome will depend on the details of your case and the criminal defense attorney you choose to represent you.

March 22, 2023

When someone is arrested and charged with murder or manslaughter, odds are, they will want a criminal defense attorney to represent them, regardless of whether they are innocent, guilty, or extenuating circumstances apply.

Sept. 30, 2022

For good reason, Florida, as well as the rest of the United States, has very strict laws and penalties in place for those who are found guilty of child pornography or child sex crimes. The actual charges under these labels can vary widely depending on your circumstances.

July 19, 2022

In Florida, it is illegal to possess, distribute, sell, or use prescription drugs without proper authorization or licensing. A defendant convicted of an illegal prescription drug crime may be facing devastating consequences, including lengthy imprisonment, hefty fines, a criminal record, and other life-altering consequences.

May 13, 2022

Stories about the opioid epidemic and fentanyl deaths make headlines every day in Florida and throughout the United States. Pharmaceutical companies are settling lawsuits for tremendous amounts of money. Communities compete for supplies of naloxone to save lives. Moreover, states like Florida are cracking down on dealers who sell opioids and fentanyl-laced narcotics.

March 7, 2022

In the state of Florida, a person may be arrested and charged with marijuana possession with intent to sell for having a quantity of marijuana more than a reasonable amount meant for personal consumption in their care.

Jan. 25, 2022

States across the country use various methods to calculate an appropriate prison term for individuals convicted of criminal offenses. Florida established the Criminal Punishment Code (CPC) scoring system that determines the appropriate sentence for people convicted of felonies, except capital offenses.

Dec. 7, 2021

If you've been accused of theft in Daytona Beach or any of the surrounding areas, the first thing you should do is reach out to our firm, DaytonaDefense.com. Our attorney has decades of experience advocating for the rights of individuals facing petit theft and grand theft charges

Nov. 3, 2021

Crime was down overall in Florida in 2020, though one can’t discount the effect of the pandemic and virus control measures in contributing to the drop.